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Battle of Rocroi 1643
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Battle of Rocroi 1643
BATTLE OF ROCROI Conde defeats the Spanish with heavy casualties, an event which marks the decline of Spanish military power
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1643 Casualties Conde Decline Defeats Heavy Marks Power Rocroi Thirty Years
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The Battle of Rocroi, fought on September 19, 1643, is a pivotal moment in European military history. This historic print depicts the decisive victory of the French Army, led by Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne and Prince de Condé, over the Spanish Army under the command of Spinola and the Duke of Feria. The battle, which took place near the town of Rocroi in the Spanish Netherlands, marked the beginning of the decline of Spanish military power in Europe. The Spanish Army, numbering around 20,000 men, was caught off guard by the French forces, who were only about half their size. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the French troops, led by the brilliant military tactics of Condé, managed to inflict heavy casualties on the Spanish. The Spanish lost an estimated 12,000 men, while the French suffered only around 3,000 casualties. The Battle of Rocroi was a turning point in the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that ravaged Europe from 1618 to 1648. The French victory boosted morale and strengthened the position of the French monarchy, which had been struggling to assert its authority in the region. The event also marked the end of the Spanish military dominance in Europe and paved the way for the rise of France as a major European power. This print, produced in the 19th century, captures the intensity and drama of the Battle of Rocroi. The image shows the French troops charging forward, their flags unfurled, while the Spanish soldiers retreat in disarray. The landscape in the background, with its rolling hills and dense forests, adds to the sense of scale and grandeur. This historic print is a testament to the courage and military prowess of the soldiers who fought in this iconic battle and to the enduring power of history to inspire and captivate us.
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